Leaves of doctors, paramedics cancelled to deal with mysterious deaths in Rajouri
Rajouri/Jammu, Jan 25 (PTI) Authorities have cancelled all leaves of doctors and paramedics in the wake of a medical alert following the deaths of 17 people from Badhaal village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district due to a mysterious illness. The number of people sent to quarantine has risen to 230. Union minister Dr Jitendra […]
PM Modi praises Election Commission on National Voters’ Day
New Delhi, Jan 25 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded the Election Commission on its foundation day for its exemplary efforts in empowering people to exercise their voting rights. The foundation day is celebrated as the National Voters’ Day. He said on X, “National Voters’ Day is about celebrating our vibrant democracy and […]
Record room damaged in fire at Mendhar sub-district complex
Mendhar/Poonch, Jan 25 (PTI) A record room at Mendhar sub-district hospital complex in Jammu and Kashnir’s Poonch district was damaged in a fire on Saturday, officials said. The fire broke out in the record room inside an old building around 9 am, but timely intervention of hospital staff, fire and emergency services personnel, Army, police […]
First Vande Bharat Train trial run conducted from Katra to Srinagar
Srinagar, Jan 25: The Indian Railways conducted the trial run of the first Vande Bharat train from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Railway Station, Katra, to Srinagar, marking a significant step in connecting the Kashmir Valley to the rest of the country. According to details the train departed Katra at 8 am, reached Anantnag around 10 […]
15 gallantry medals among 27 awards for J&K Police on Republic Day
Srinagar, Jan 25: Jammu & Kashmir Police personnel have been honored with 27 awards on the occasion of Republic Day 2025, including 15 Gallantry Medals, two President’s Medals for Distinguished Service, and 10 Medals for Meritorious Service. Among the recipients are Anand Jain, Additional Director General; Nitish Kumar, CID chief and former IGP Kashmir, Vijay […]
Army troops exchange fire with terrorists in Kathua
JAMMU, Jan 25 (PTI): Army troops exchanged fire with terrorists in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district in the early hours of Saturday, officials said, as a massive search operation is underway to trace out the ultras who fled after the initial fire-fight. The alert sentry post of a temporary Army camp […]
Submission of age, quota-related papers made mandatory for civil services exam application
New Delhi, Jan 24 (PTI) The Centre has made submission of documents in support of age and reservation-related claims mandatory by candidates while applying for the civil services preliminary examinations, according to recently notified rules. Earlier, such documents were to be uploaded after candidates qualified the preliminary test. The move comes in the backdrop of […]
Kashmir valley reels under cold conditions, Srinagar shivers at minus 3.3 degrees
SRINAGAR, Jan 24 (PTI): The minimum temperature dropped in Kashmir on Friday as cold conditions tightened their grip on the valley, with the Meteorological Department predicting mostly dry weather until the end of the month, officials said. The minimum temperature in Srinagar settled at minus 3.3 degrees Celsius on Thursday night, down from the previous […]
Ayurveda clinic sealed in in Srinagar’s Harwan, medicine samples taken for probe
Srinagar, Jan 24: The authorities on Friday seized a clinic in the Dara Harwan area of Srinagar over reports of quackery, officials said. An official said that samples of the medicines were also taken for investigation. The department of Paediatrics at government medical college Srinagar has raised concerns over rising cases of Acute Liver Failure […]
Ahead of R-day, ADG BSF reviews security along IB in Kathua
JAMMU, Jan 24 (PTI): Additional Director General of the BSF Satish S Khandare reviewed the security situation and troop deployment along the International Border in Kathua district, officials said on Friday. During the visit, he also discussed operational aspects with field commanders and interacted with troops. The BSF officer’s visit to the border areas comes […]
